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The Check-In: Mullan Goes for Triple at IRONMAN 70.3 UK

Eimear Mullan will be gunning for her third consecutive win in Britain, race previews, a look back at last weekend's races, and more.

A Pair of Brits Set Sights on IRONMAN 70.3 UK Wins Again

The defending champions will attempt grab the top placing on the podium once again at IRONMAN 70.3 UK on Sunday. Ritchie Nicholls (GBR) ia a race favorite in the men’s race, while the women’s race will feature Eimear Mullan from Ireland who will be on the hunt for her third straight win.

Endurance Sports Travel and IRONMAN Announce Partnership

Endurance Sports Travel and IRONMAN are pleased to announce that Endurance Sports Travel will be the Official Travel Partner of the North American IRONMAN Series. As part of the sponsorship Endurance Sports Travel will also be offering accommodation and travel packages to all athletes, family, and guests traveling to North American IRONMAN events.

Join the conversation using #IM703Boulder while following the action on IRONMAN.com and via Twitter @IRONMANLive.

IRONMAN 70.3 Victoria Preview

Athletes will be able to take in wild beauty, Victorian gardens and history on Canada's picturesque Vancouver Island this weekend after they race in the newest race on the IRONMAN 70.3 circuit.

This race is a sentimental favorite in the sport of triathlon and now in its 19th year, this tremendously popular race is famous for its one-loop swim course, beautiful ride through the Saanich Peninsula and scenic run on trails bordering Elk Lake. Set in one of Canada's most alluring cities and regions has been home to some of the world's premier triathletes. Victoria offers the ultimate destination race for athletes from around the world to enjoy the Canadian outdoors and warm hospitality.

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation (FHSPSF) and The IRONMAN Foundation (IMF) announced earlier this week that they have partnered to provide $100,000 in grant funding for first responder groups in seven communities where IRONMAN races will take place. The grants, awarded will be for the purchase of critical, life-saving equipment, and will be distributed at IRONMAN events taking place between Aug. 3 and Nov. 16, 2014.

Do you remember what it was like to race your first IRONMAN event? Or maybe you've yet to do your first, this IRONMAN European Championship recap video is filled with the insight and feeling of crossing the finish line for the first time.

Kona Points Ranking System Standings

1

Sebastian

Kienle

DEU

10,275

1

Meredith

Kessler

USA

9,890*

2

Frederik

Van Lierde

BEL

8,240

2.

Mirinda

Carfrae

AUS

9,688*

3

Timothy

Odonnell

USA

8,077*

3

Rachel

Joyce

GBR

9,600*

4

Luke

Mckenzie

AUS

7,580*

4

Caroline

Steffen

CHE

9,250*

5

James

Cunnama

ZAF

7,405*

5

Liz

Blatchford

AUS

9,200*

6

Tyler

Butterfield

BMU

7,140*

6

Yvonne

Van Vlerken

NLD

8,055*

7

Terenzo

Bozzone

NZL

6,565*

7.

Melissa

Hauschildt

AUS

7,140*

8

Ivan

Raña

ESP

5,855

8

Gina

Crawford

NZL

6,550*

9

Victor

Morales

ESP

5,245*

9

Caitlin

Snow

USA

6,405

10

Igor

Amorelli

BRA

5,200*

10

Catriona

Morrison

GBR

6,240*

11

Michael

Weiss

AUT

5,190*

11

Åsa

Lundström

SWE

6,090*

12

Joe

Gambles

AUS

5,065*

12

Linsey

Corbin

USA

5,755*

13

Bart

Aernouts

BEL

5,015

13

Lucy

Gossage

GBR

5,600*

14

Eneko

Llanos

ESP

4,905*

14

Michelle

Vesterby

DNK

5,525*

15

Tim

Van Berkel

AUS

4,825*

15

Amanda

Stevens

USA

5,175*

16

Faris

Al-sultan

DEU

4,660*

16

Mary Beth

Ellis

USA

5,140*

17

Andrew

Starykowicz

USA

4,450*

17

Jessie

Donavan

USA

5,000*

18

David

Dellow

AUS

4,250*

18

Annabel

Luxford

AUS

4,980

19

Cameron

Brown

NZL

4,225*

19

Elizabeth

Lyles

USA

4,640*

20

Paul

Matthews

AUS

4,150*

20

Julia

Gajer

DEU

4,560*

21

Dirk

Bockel

LUX

4,000*

21

Angela

Naeth

CAN

4,500*

22

Nils

Frommhold

DEU

3,980*

22

Lisa

Marangon

AUS

4,460*

23

Craig

Alexander

AUS

3,890*

23

Melanie

Burke

NZL

4,445*

24

Romain

Guillaume

FRA

3,800*

24

Heather

Jackson

USA

4,260

25

Maik

Twelsiek

DEU

3,795*

25

Rebekah

Keat

AUS

4,080*

26

Jan

Frodeno

DEU

3,750

26

Mareen

Hufe

DEU

3,930*

27

Bevan

Docherty

NZL

3,675*

27

Sophie

Goos

BEL

3,805*

28

Andy

Potts

USA

3,610

28

Leanda

Cave

GBR

3,775

29

Timo

Bracht

DEU

3,590

29

Jodie

Swallow

GBR

3,740*

30

Tim

Reed

AUS

3,515*

30

Simone

Brändli

CHE

3,640*

31

Jeremy

Jurkiewicz

FRA

3,320*

31

Svenja

Bazlen

DEU

3,595

32

Matthew

Russell

USA

3,305*

32

Kimberly

Schwabenbauer

USA

3,450*

33

Daniel

Fontana

ITA

3,300*

33

Lisa

Hütthaler

AUT

3,385*

34

Elliot

Holtham

CAN

3,280*

34

Kelly

Williamson

USA

3,375*

35

Marko

Albert

EST

3,215*

35

Bree

Wee

USA

3,250*

36

Marek

Jaskolka

POL

3,065*

36

Ashley

Clifford

USA

3,155*

37

Petr

Vabrousek

CZE

3,015*

37

Heather

Wurtele

CAN

3,000

38

Chris

Mcdonald

USA

2,968*

38

Rebecca

Hoschke

AUS

2,995*

39

Ben

Hoffman

USA

2,815

39

Jackie

Arendt

USA

2,925*

40

Christian

Kramer

DEU

2,725*

40

Michelle

Wu

AUS

2,820*

41

Richie

Cunningham

AUS

2,695

41

Daniela

Ryf

CHE

2,810

42

Jordan

Rapp

USA

2,625*

42

Beth

Shutt

USA

2,790*

43

Tim

Don

GBR

2,585

43

Lisa

Roberts

USA

2,725*

44

Leon

Griffin

AUS

2,570

44

Jeanne

Collonge

FRA

2,625*

45

Markus

Thomschke

DEU

2,560*

45

Shiao-yu

Li

TWN

2,620*

46

Axel

Zeebroek

BEL

2,473*

46

Michelle

Bremer

NZL

2,600*

47

Kevin

Collington

USA

2,450

47

Katja

Konschak

DEU

2,555*

48

Will

Clarke

GBR

2,445

48

Sara

Gross

CAN

2,530*

49

Marino

Vanhoenacker

BEL

2,420*

49

Amy

Marsh

USA

2,515

50

Filip

Ospaly

CZE

2,420*

50

Amber

Ferreira

USA

2,425*

Beginning with IRONMAN Japan on August 31, 2013, professional athletes began earning points for Kona Qualifying correlating to their finish position. The top 50 male pros and top 35 female pros in the KPR at the end of each qualifying year will qualify to race in Kona.Complete listing of the current Kona Points Ranking